California Supreme Court Watch

Catch up on the latest happenings in the California Supreme Court.

Oct 01, 2025
In re Andres R., S282054.

#23-221 In re Andres R., S282054. (E079972; 94 Cal.App.5th 828; Riverside County Superior Court; RIJ2200411.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a juvenile dependency proceeding. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 11/15/2023 The petition for review is granted. Further

Oct 01, 2025
In re Robert F., S279743.

#23-159 In re Robert F., S279743. (E080073; 90 Cal.App.5th 492; Riverside County Superior Court; SWJ1900756.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a juvenile proceeding. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in In re Ja.O., S280572 (#23-153), which presents

Oct 01, 2025
In re Delila D., S281447.

#23-189 In re Delila D., S281447. (E080389; 93 Cal.App.5th 953; Riverside County Superior Court; RIJ118579.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal conditionally reversed an order in a juvenile dependency proceeding. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in In re Ja.O., S280572 (#23-153),

Sep 24, 2025
Lopez v. Dayton, S285689.

#24-148 Lopez v. Dayton, S285689. (A168458; nonpublished opinion; Contra Costa County Superior Court; C2100204.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Gutierrez v. Tostado, S283128 (#24-59), which presents the

Sep 17, 2025
Pelascini v. Airstream, Inc., S291386.

#25-301 Pelascini v. Airstream, Inc., S291386.  (A169686; nonpublished opinion; Solano County Superior Court; CU2301803.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action and remanded with directions.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Lathrop v. Thor Motor

Sep 17, 2025
CRST Expedited, Inc. v. Superior Court, S292005.

#25-299 CRST Expedited, Inc. v. Superior Court, S292005.  (F088569; 112 Cal.App.5th 872; Fresno County Superior Court; 19CECG03266.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Leeper v. Shipt, Inc., S289305

Sep 03, 2025
The Comedy Store v. Moss Adams LLP, S288469.

#25-40 The Comedy Store v. Moss Adams LLP, S288469. (B327404; 106 Cal.App.5th 784; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22SMCV01463.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. The court ordered briefing deferred pending

Sep 03, 2025
Pitt v. Metropolitan Tower Life Ins. Co., S289376.

#25-92 Pitt v. Metropolitan Tower Life Ins. Co., S289376.  (9th Cir. No. 23-55566; 129 F.4th 583; Southern District of California; No. 3:20-cv-00694-RSH-DEB.)  Request under California Rules of Court, rule 8.548, that this court decide a question of California law presented in a matter pending in

Aug 28, 2025
Olympic & Georgia Partners, LLC v. County of Los Angeles, S280000.

#23-135 Olympic & Georgia Partners, LLC v. County of Los Angeles, S280000. (B312862; 90 Cal.App.5th 100; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC707591.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part the judgment in a civil action. This case

Aug 21, 2025
Iloff v. LaPaille, S275848.

#22-282 Iloff v. LaPaille, S275848. (A163503, A163504; 80 Cal.App.5th 427; Humboldt County Superior Court; CV2000529.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part the judgment in a civil action. The court limited review to the following issues: (1)

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